Nepeta argolica subsp. argolica
Nepeta argolica subsp. argolica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Nepeta argolica subsp. argolica, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean, this plant is valued for its aromatic foliage and delicate flowers. It holds potential in traditional medicine, offering unique phytochemical properties that warrant further botanical and therapeutic exploration.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Glechoma Sibthorpii · Nepeta Sibthorpii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Nepeta argolica subsp. argolicaSynonyms
- Glechoma sibthorpii
- Nepeta sibthorpii
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Nepeta argolica argolica
French:
- Nepeta argolica argolica
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Nepeta as the subspecies argolica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Nepeta |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily characterized by a very specific and localized geographical range. It is found exclusively within the southeastern region of Europe. More specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated within the borders of Greece. This limited distribution suggests that the subspecies is endemic to this particular Mediterranean territory. Consequently, its presence is highly dependent on the unique environmental conditions found in the Greek landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Nepeta argolica subsp. argolica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)